John J. Nimmo Miniature Portrait Of The Little Girl Countess Of Chevilly Château Loiret Baron Condé

Miniature portrait – Clémentine-Marie-Fanine Hatte de Chevilly by John Jules NIMMO 19th century antique miniature portrait in a velvet-covered case, with an oval gilt metal frame. Little brunette girl, half-length, three-quarters to the right, headband hairstyle, white lace dress, two-strand red pearl necklace, soft bluish-grey background. Artist: John Jules NIMMO Signature: signed “John Jules Nimmo” (on the left side of the miniature) Dating: 19th century Technique: miniature painting (watercolor/gouache) on thin support Overall dimensions: 16.5 x 14 cm Dimensions of the miniature (oval only): 7.5 x 6 cm Reverse: old mount with metal tabs; Handwritten inscription on the back (probable reading): Clémentine-Marie-de Chevilly, born in 1821, died in 1897. Condition: some wear, rubbing, and losses to the velvet lining of the case, mainly on the surface; wear consistent with age; miniature generally legible (possible presence of dust/minor marks on the glass). Provenance: Bordeaux estate of Baron de Condé